Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $2,200 (7 Rentals)

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property at 17 Bassett St

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

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17 Bassett St

LowellMA01852

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property at 40 S Whipple St

$3,000

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$3,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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40 S Whipple St

LowellMA01852

Cheapest Available Back Central Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
165 Thorndike Street1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $3.10 price per square foot 1 bed/ 1 bath A Model at 165 Thorndike Street in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the Studio Model at Isobel Lofts starting at $1,975 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
165 Thorndike Street1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$3.10
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Central?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $3,000. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Central ranging from $2,225 to $3,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Back Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Back Central ranges from $2,225 to $3,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,869.

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